Bangalore
741 km²
Chicago
606 km²
India
USA
Area Comparison
Bangalore is 1.2x larger than Chicago
Population Comparison
Bangalore has 4.6x more people than Chicago
Bangalore is significantly larger, covering 1.2 times the area of Chicago. Bangalore spans 741 km² (286 mi²) while Chicago covers 606 km² (234 mi²) — a difference of 135 km².
To put Bangalore's size in perspective, its area of 741 km² is roughly the same size as New York City. Meanwhile, Chicago at 606 km² is roughly the same size as Seoul.
Bangalore's footprint is roughly about 104,000 American football fields, 13 times the area of Manhattan, or 7 times the area of Paris — pick whichever unit feels intuitive. For Chicago, that's about 85,000 American football fields, 180 times the area of Central Park, or 10 times the area of Manhattan.
Bengaluru, also known as Bangalore, is the capital and largest city of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. As per the 2011 census, the city had a population of 8.4 million, making it the third most populous city in India and the most populous in South India. The Bengaluru metropolitan area had a population of around 8.5 million, making it the fifth most populous urban agglomeration in the country.
Known as "Bangalore", Bangalore covers 741 km² with a population of 12.3 million. The city was established in 1537. Bangalore is known for Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore Palace, Vidhana Soudha, among other attractions.
Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka and India's third most populous city with 8.4 million residents.
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census. The Chicago metropolitan area has 9.41 million residents and is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Chicago is the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S.
Often called "The Windy City", Chicago has an area of 606 km² and is home to 2.7 million people. The city dates back to 1833. Visitors come for Willis Tower, Millennium Park Bean, Navy Pier, and much more. Getting around is easy with the CTA (L train).
Chicago is the third-most populous city in the United States with 2.74 million residents at the 2020 census.
Bangalore has a population density of 16,640 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Chicago, with 4,455 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Bangalore is dramatically more crowded, with 3.7x the population density.
Density Gap
Bangalore is 3.7x more densely populated
History
Bangalore is ~296 years older
Bangalore covers 741 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Singapore (733 km²), Tehran (730 km²), Hamburg (755 km²), New York (783 km²), or Nairobi (696 km²).
Chicago covers 606 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Seoul (605 km²), Madrid (604 km²), Mumbai (603 km²), Toronto (630 km²), or Hyderabad (650 km²).
The straight-line distance from Bangalore to Chicago is 13,730 km (8,532 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~16h 39m.
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